"...let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easliy entangles, and let us run with perseveance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith..." Hebrews 12:1,2

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

It may seem simple to others, but it's not to me.It's a simple act, but it's still an act of serving.Every night, he faithfully offers and brings me a glass of cold water. It's a gesture that I often take for granted, even though I truly appreciate it.

One of the most difficult things to do in a marriage is to put the other person's needs before our own. It's all about "my time", or how he/she has hurt "me". God calls us to serve one another in love (even when we don't feel like it).

I pray that I can be less selfish in my marriage and in all my relationships and I am thankful for my glass of water every night!

Monday, September 13, 2010

"We have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding" (Colossians 1:9).

No Visa today, however...we have been truly blessed by the support and prayers from our loved ones. We have been uplifted by your prayers and we know that God hears them all. And so my list of thanks continues...

-an appreciation (thanks in part to his science teacher) to God for creating the tiny organisms in stinky pond water -excitement in discovering the tiny organisms in the stinking pond water, or "the AWESOME stinky water" as he calls it

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Happy New Year, Deborah! We wish we were there celebrating with you (or here at home)! Next year, baby. We love you and can't wait to bring you home.

"Enkutatash is the word for the Ethiopian new year in Amharic, the official language of Ethiopia, while it is called Ri'seAwdeAmet (Head Anniversary) in Ge'ez, the term preferred by the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. It occurs on September 11 in the Gregorian calendar, except for leap years, when it occurs on September 12." (from Wikipedia)

Thursday, September 9, 2010

I wish I felt as cheery as she looks! Being pregnant without a due date is what our adoption feels like. Yes, we're still adopting.No, we have not traveled yet.No, we have not heard anything yet.No, she will not be Caucasian.No, we do not have a travel date.Yes, we're still here.

Those are some of the answers I've been giving out to those who are concerned/interested/love us. I know they mean well, and it is truly appreciated but I wish I didn't have to keep saying the same thing over because I wish we were in Africa right now, or better yet, home with our baby girl. I remember being 10 days overdue with Curtis, but I knew he'd come out eventually. With our adoption, there are so many unknowns - specifically in regards to dates. I don't know if this is wrong for feeling this way, but I think I really need to get away from everyone/everything for a few days. Maybe we'll go camping next week?!

I pray that God will forgive me for my lack of patience. I pray that He will forgive me for my bitterness, grumpiness, etc. I pray that I will put my trust in Him and His good timing. Forgive me Lord, for failing to do that over and over again.

"Whoever dwells in the shelter of theMost High will rest in the shadow of theAlmighty. They say of the LORD, 'He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust'"

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

"You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everybody. You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts"

(2 Corinthians 3:2,3).

This is the theme of our school this year. The principal presented it well in our opening assembly this morning. He explained how we get to know things and people from reading letters about them. This analogy can be used to explain how others will learn and get to know God through us, as we ourselves are letters. It's my prayer that my children, myself, and theschool will be able to let their lights shine for Christ and that as the Holy Spirit writes on our hearts, we may glorify Christ and others will see Him living in us.

It was hard to be positive and energetic this morning, as I always have mixed emotions about starting school. We had such a great summer together, but now it's time for more schedules and routines. We had a very early start this morning- they were ready!

I know that God is watching over them all day at school, on the bus, or outside; they are in good hands.

- the first one ready and out the door!

-a bit nervous about something new (starting grade one), but he loves school nonetheless!

-a decieving look of sadness

-that's more like it!

-not sure why they're looking in different directions- the bus has come the same way for the past 7 years

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I am a worker of the home, who has been blessed with 5 wonderful children! I try to relate every day life back to the Creator through my simplistic writing. I am a daughter of Christ, and it is my goal and my desire to strive to glorify Him in all I do and say. I am so grateful for His grace and mercy because I fail so often. I have been very blessed with a wonderful husband of 22 years!